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Irrationally
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In an unreasoning manner done without thinking something through.
He was a very irrational boy, because he never studied for tests |
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Vibrancy
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Spirit vitality.
The woman's pink hair was very vibrant, for she had picked a very bright color. |
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Sinuous
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Flexible in movement curving
We walked up the sinuous path, and it just seemed to keep on going and going. |
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Chaos
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Extreme disorder
there was a substitute teacher in the room, and it was very chaotic. |
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Assimilated
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Absorbed into the system.
The girl was from Africa, so it was hard for her to assimilate in America. |
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Invigorating
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Giving strength or energy to someone.
My walk was very invigorating, for I had walked three miles |
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Assuage
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To ease or relieve.
The aspirin assuaged my head ache, so I felt better. |
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Wry
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Amusing or ironic.
Matt gave me a wry smile, for he had just tricked the teacher into believing that his homework was at home. |
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Ominous
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Menacing or threatening.
She shot me an ominous look, and I straightened up in my chair. |
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Imploring
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Urgently begging or pleading.
He implored his parents for a new pet, because he had been feeling lonely lately. |
